Childcare 'nightmare' for parents as school closes suddenly

Upton Priory Primary School in Macclesfield has been forced to close because of water supply problems. Teachers turned parents and children away as they arrived on Wednesday. The school remains closed.

A PRIMARY school has been forced to close because of water supply problems.

Upton Priory Primary School, Berwick Close, in Macclesfield turned parentrs and children away as they arrived on Wednesday.

It prompted a panic among parents of the school's 350 children as they rushed to find emergency childcare.

The school remains closed today (Friday).

Families have been told the school hopes to reopen on Monday and to expect an update later today.

One parent described the situation as "a nightmare".

In a statement on its website headteacher Deana Aldred said: "Thank you for your support and understanding today, we very much appreciate it.

"We regret to inform you that school will remain closed tomorrow, Friday 13th June. This is so that repair work can be carried out to our water supply. We hope that school will re-open on Monday 16th June.

"We will update you tomorrow. Thank you again for your understanding."